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24 - A set of three works by G. Montorgueil, illustrated by Job.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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A set of three works by G. Montorgueil, illustrated by Job. 1/ - *France: Its History*. Paris, Charavay, Mantoux, Martin, Librairie d’Éducation de la Jeunesse, n.d. [1898]. Large quarto, publisher’s red percaline, large polychrome decoration on the front cover, red edges, fine printed dust jacket, worn – [40 ff.], illustrations by Job: 1 double-page spread, 1 full-page illustration, 46 in-text illustrations including 4 double-page spreads, some with text superimposed. The History of France up to 1789. A fine copy with very fresh binding. 2/ - La Cantinière. France: Its History. Paris, Charavay, Mantoux, Martin, n.d. [1898]. Large quarto, the publisher’s grey percaline binding, large polychrome decoration on the front cover, red edges, very slight rubbing on the edges and clamps – [40 ff.], 48 illustrations by Job, including 2 double-page spreads, 1 full-page illustration, 1 initial and 44 in the text. A fine, very fresh copy. 3/ - Les Trois Couleurs. France, its History. Paris, Charavay, Martin, n.d. [1898]. Large quarto, the publisher’s green percaline cloth, large polychrome decoration on the front cover, red edges, a fine printed dust jacket with small losses – [40 ff.], illustrations by Job: 1 double-page spread, 1 full-page illustration, 35 in the text, including 5 double-page spreads. The third and final instalment of this account of French history, covering the period from 1815 to 1880. A superb copy with very fresh binding. A rare complete set of ‘France, its History’ comprising copies of exceptional beauty.
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